The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below. Check out our favorite stories from across the Voyage family.
Jessica Moody
3 Generations started with my daughter getting us a clay class at Appalachian School of Craft. After that class, I bought a home studio, and quickly outgrew the space. I retired from my 9-5 job and started 3 Generations Art Studio with my mom and daughter. Read more>>
kaylah Whaley
I’ve wanted to run my own business since I was young. The idea of building something for myself always pulled at me. In college, I tried selling hair extensions, and that failed fast. I didn’t have the money to invest. I tried again with athletic wear, but the inventory costs stopped me. Read more>>
Angela Devine
I have had riding horses for most of my adult life. In 2014 I bought a little hobby sized farm in Loudon and took in several miniature horses that had been in a bad situation before being rescued. I absolutely fell in love with these pint sized equines and before long people were asking me to take in others that were in bad situations. Read more>>
Holly Van de Vate
Secret Shows really started in a casual conversation with a friend a few years ago. We were discussing all of the great local musicians in Knoxville and how it would be nice if there were more opportunities for the community to see them.My friend knew someone who was connected in the music scene who had a similar thought and connected us. Read more>>
Holly Vandagriff
My path into design wasn’t a straight line. I spent more than two decades in the corporate world, building a career that was steady and predictable… but honestly, not where my creativity lived. Design was always the thing I gravitated toward in my personal life — rearranging rooms, helping friends with their spaces, diving into anything that involved color, texture, or flow. Read more>>
Jessica Kirkland
I think I’ve always had a passion for creative things growing up, and for as long as I can remember, I have always dabbled in anything artistic. Then later on when I got my hands on my first computer ever (Which looked like one of those old Apple computers you used from school), ‘remember those? Anyway, I was hooked. Read more>>
Julia Wol
My story started back in Africa. I have come a long way to be where I am today.. Living the true American dream. I am a people person who likes to fulfil others lives with happiness. I was working in a factory knowing the Lord had bigger plans for me. I prayed and he sent me my first contract with Kustom Kleaning. Read more>>
Tom Farmer
I grew up with stories of sword fighting heroes, everyone from Aragorn to Link, and the mystique of it all shaped a lot of the fiction and even non-fiction I read as a kid. Read more>>
Sara Bakker
Common Grounds was inspired by our oldest daughter. When she graduated from high school, we realized there were very few opportunities for young adults with disabilities. We started asking around and found so many other families in the same situation—people who wanted to work, contribute, and feel part of something, but just didn’t have the chance. That’s really where the idea began. Read more>>
Kate Crouse
Hi my name is Kate, I am the owner and face of A Touch of Whimsi Weddings & Events. We are an award-winning (we just won best of Tennessee for wedding planning) wedding planning and design company who also offers silk florals. We specialize in elegant, romantic, exquisite, and purposely executed weddings. It’s all in the details! Read more>>
Marti Baker
It all began when I joined (the late) Maxine Raines and Lost Sheep Ministry under the bridge to serve our homeless community. As a master barber, I realized that something as simple as a good haircut could be the first step toward restoring dignity, and ultimately restoring lives. After the haircut came another realization: they needed a shower. And after a shower, clean clothes. Read more>>
